Old Maps of Ottawa, Iowa
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Ottawa, IA maps
(12)- 1931 Map of Indianola
1931 Indianola1931 Print · USGSWarren County at the end of the 1920s reveals a landscape of thriving rail junctions and rural schoolhouses across central Iowa. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Great Western RR through Martensdale and locate local landmarks like Scotch Ridge Sch and the Orillia Mine.4 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
1954 Des Moines1973 Print · USGSCentral Iowa's evolving landscape is captured here in the early seventies, just as major reservoirs were reshaping the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern or locate family roots near Pella, Indianola, and Knoxville.2 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Des Moines
1956 Des Moines1956 Print · USGSCentral Iowa in the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by bustling rail hubs and deep-rooted agricultural research. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of Des Moines and Ames, locate the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation, or study the paths of the Skunk River and South Skunk River. - 1957 Map of Des Moines
1957 Des Moines1957 Print · USGSCentral Iowa's post-war landscape is defined here by the converging rail lines and river valleys that shaped its earliest settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Rock Island Railroad and locate community landmarks in Des Moines, Ames, and Newton. - 1969 Map of Des Moines
1969 Des Moines1969 Print · USGSCentral Iowa's fertile plains and growing capital are captured here during the late sixties, a time of major highway expansion and reservoir construction. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural township boundaries, local cemeteries, and rail lines serving towns like Pella, Grinnell, and Oskaloosa. - 1983 Map of Indianola
1983 Indianola1983 Print · USGSIndianola and central Warren County are captured here in the early eighties, documenting the city's growth and its surrounding recreational lands. Genealogists and local historians can locate Simpson College, trace the Chicago and North Western rail line, or find family sites like Hewitt Cem and Browns Chapel. - 1984 Map of Indianola
1984 Indianola1984 Print · USGSSouth-central Iowa in the mid-1980s reveals a patchwork of established rail hubs and significant new conservation areas. Trace the Chicago and North Western rail lines and explore rural landmarks like Lake Ahquabi State Park or the Strip Mine near Knoxville. - 2010 Map of Indianola, 2010 Print
2010 Indianola2010 Print · USGSIndianola and its surrounding Warren County townships are captured here at the start of the 2010s. Researchers can locate several burial sites including Odd Fellows Cemetery or explore the recreation areas around Lake Ahquabi and Camp Wesley Woods. - 2013 Map of Indianola, 2013 Print
2013 Indianola2013 Print · USGSWarren County, Iowa, shows a mix of residential expansion and preserved recreation land during the early 2010s. Researchers can trace the layout of the Warren County Fairgrounds or explore the shores of Lake Ahquabi and the surrounding Camp Wesley Woods. - 2015 Map of Indianola, 2015 Print
2015 Indianola2015 Print · USGSIndianola and the surrounding Warren County countryside appear in clear detail during this mid-decade survey. Researchers can trace the grounds of Simpson Coll, locate family plots at Randolph Cem, or explore the shores of Lake Ahquabi. - 2018 Map of Indianola, 2018 Print
2018 Indianola2018 Print · USGSWarren County at the end of the 2010s shows a landscape of established town life and sprawling natural recreation. Researchers can trace local burial grounds like Randolph Cem or explore the trail systems surrounding Lake Ahquabi and the Summerset Trail. - 2023 Map of Indianola, 2023 Print
2023 Indianola2023 Print · USGSIndianola and the surrounding Warren County countryside are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the area balances its college-town character with its river-valley roots. Researchers can trace local history through Simpson College, Lake Ahquabi, and family-named sites like Randolph Cem.
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